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B118 FPU

1985 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,681 mi
Last recorded194,681 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB118 FPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 194,681 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 194,681 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 176,843 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Half Shaft Sill leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2017 176,729 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Half Shaft Sill leaking

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 171,011 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 165,202 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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B118 FPU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 89,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B118 FPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B118 FPU registered?

B118 FPU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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